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1. The Tool Kit to address issues of Quality Assurance and Livestock Show Ethics - (1998) National Livestock Ethics Council
This tool kit is designed in a two-prong approach to address these issues. The first prong of the effort is centered around 5 Quality Assurance points: 1) proper injection sites, 2) proper facilities, 3) proper nutrition, 4) reading & following label directions of animal health products, and 5) proper handling & care of livestock. Educational materials in the tool kit to support the quality assurance effort include the "Quality Assurance: Strengthening the Chain of Wholesome Food Production" video and guide produced by Jeff Goodwin, and the Quality Assurance Website on a CD produced by Western Fairs Association. The second prong of the effort is directed at making the "right " choice about livestock showing practices (livestock show ethics). The five points made on the ethics education side of this effort are 1) Does the practice violate FDA law? 2) Does the practice fraudulently misrepresent the animal? 3) Does the practice compromise the welfare of the animal? 4) Does the practice have anything to do with real world agriculture?, and 5) Will the public stand for it? Educational materials to support the ethics education component of the tool kit include the "Line in the Sand" video and guide, and an interactive computer program entitled "Learning Ethics at the Fair." This tool kit is available for $150.00 for subscribers of the National Livestock Ethics Council ($180.00 for non-subscribers). Contact National Livestock Ethics Council, 1910 Lyda Drive, Bowling Green Kentucky 42104-5809, Phone (502) 782-9798, FAX (502) 782-0188.

2. 4-H Market Livestock Evaluation System (1997) University of Idaho
This 32 page educational package is the prime source of reference regarding the "Systems Approach" of youth livestock project evaluation. The Systems Approach is currently in use in Idaho and is spreading to several other states across the nation. An evaluation card is the heart of the system providing an individual animal evaluation based on six livestock industry standards. Evaluation criteria such as average daily gain, lean yield, and quality grade are just some of the industry standards which determine the animals placing in the class. The very nature of the Systems Approach eliminates many of the ethics and quality assurance problems of the traditional livestock show- without a long list of rules. This 32 page color educational package includes a computer ration program for beef and sheep, sample judging cards, and various handout material to share this concept with others. Available for $10.00 from University of Idaho, Ag Publications, Moscow, Idaho 83844-2240, Phone (208) 885-7982, FAX (208) 885-9046, e-mail:cking@uidaho.edu

3. What Is the Real Purpose of Youth Livestock Projects? (1995) Louisiana State University
This tri-fold brochure utilizes the six pillars of character from the "Character Counts!" curriculum. The principles of trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring, and citizenship are related to youth livestock projects as a reminder of the real purpose of those projects-youth development. Contact Don Hammatt at the Louisiana State 4-H Office, P.O. Box 25100, Baton Rouge, LA 70894-5100, Phone (504) 388-2196, FAX (504) 388-2478.

4. Total Quality Management (TQM) for Youth Producers (1993) University of Nebraska and Iowa State University
This curriculum contains a set of educational materials composed of 1) a series of seven video tapes and 2) a curriculum leader guide which contains 17 youth activities. These materials are available from the University of Nebraska at a cost of $100.00. Contact: Nebraska State 4-H Office, 114 Ag Hall, University of Nebraska, Lincoln Nebraska 68583, Phone (402) 472-9013, FAX (402) 472-9024.

5. Quality Assurance materials from the National Cattleman's Beef Association
The National Cattleman's Beef Association (NCBA) has developed educational materials to address Beef Quality Assurance (BOA). The BOA materials available from NCBA address topics such as proper injection sites and safe/effective use of animal health products in cattle. Contact: National Cattleman's Beef Association, P.O. Box 3469, Englewood, CO 80155-3469, Phone (303) 694-0305.

6. Quality Assurance materials from the National Pork Producers Council The Pork Quality Assurance level 1/11/111 Manual is a multi-level producer education program to enhance the quality of pork sold to the world's pork consumers. The booklet emphasizes good management practices and the handling and use of animal health products, and encourages producers to review their approach to their herd health program. This program also examines the 10 Critical Control Points for quality assured pork production. Points covered include establishing an efficient and effective herd health plan, storing and administering drugs, treatment records, and drug residue tests. PQA Manual is available at no charge from: National Pork Producers Council, Attn: Order Department, P.O. Box 10383, Des Moines, IA 50306, Phone (515) 223-2600, Ext. 621.

7. National Youth Livestock Program Ethics Symposia Proceedings - (1995 & 1996)
Livestock Conservation Institute - These proceedings contain the educational and enforcement efforts underway in various parts of the United States to deal with the subject of livestock show ethics. These proceedings are invaluable sources of information as conference presentations, strategic action plans, and names and addresses of participants are included. Contact the Livestock Conservation Institute, 1910 Lyda Drive, Bowling Green Kentucky 42104-5809, Phone (502) 782-9798, FAX (502) 782-0188

8. Show Animal Resource Guide (1995) Animal Industry Foundation
This resource guide provides information on a wide variety of issues and topics related to livestock show ethics and quality assurance of livestock exhibited at shows. The cost for this guide is $7.00 (shipping & handling included). Contact Animal Industry Foundation, 1501 Wilson Blvd., Suite 1100, Arlington, Virginia 22209, Phone (703) 524-0810, FAX (703) 524-1921, E-mail: aif@aif.org. Website: www.aif.org

9. "Animal Care, Use, & Ethics" Video Series
Texas A&M University - This series of seven informative and entertaining educational videos is distributed by the Instructional Materials Service at Texas A&M University. These videos were written and produced by Dr. Jeff Goodwin and cover the following topics: